Donations

The Hickman-Johnson-Furrow Library gladly accepts donations of books, media, memorabilia and other items that are in good condition. A letter of acknowledgement and a list of items donated that have been accepted into the library’s collections and/or donated to another organization by the library can be provided at donor’s request.

Because of limited space and scope of the library’s collections, all donations are unconditional and the library reserves the right to donate, sell, repurpose or recycle any donations made.

Donation FAQ

What kinds of items does the HJF Library accept?The library accepts donations of books, media (CDs & DVDs), memorabilia and other items in good condition. Items in good condition will not have any of the following issues:

Torn pages or covers

Yellow and/or brittle pages

Damaged bindings

Dirty or dusty items

Stained, water damaged, mildewed items

Materials with writing, highlighting or other writing not original to the piece

Scratched or worn media

Does the library accept self-published materials?The library will accept self-published materials if the materials are connected to Morningside College, either because they are authored by someone connected to or about a person/event related to Morningside College.

What does the HJF Library do with donations?The library will evaluate donations made based on our collection development policies, which can be found here. Items that do not fit our collections for one reason or another will be recycled or donated to Better World Books. Better World Books is an organization that donates to other nonprofits or sells materials for a small profit for the donating library.

If you do not add my donation(s) to the library collections, can I have them back?All donations are final and unconditional. If you have concerns about how your donation will be treated, please speak to a librarian before donating.

Is my donation(s) tax deductible?Yes; however, the library is not in a position to provide donors with an appraisal for their donations. Upon request, we will provide a letter of acknowledgement and a list of items you donated. It is encouraged that you speak to a financial advisor or a professional appraiser before donating items.